To Collins-seekers, I am passing on this message that I received from another mail list I am on. I was able to find vital information on my COLLINS ancestor, William Gregory Collins by using this pension link. It is wonderful, easy and cheap. I spent less than $4.00 for photocopies of the applications for both my ancestor and his widow. It was well worth it. I was able to find out when and where my ancestors were born and married, and when & where William died. It also told me how long they had been in Texas, as well as giving me interesting information on my ancestor's state of health (very poor,) his financial situation (broke!), and other great stuff like where he enlisted, the names of his officers, and where he was wounded (right arm). For anyone else having Confederate ancestors from Texas, I highly recommend it! Michael Davis Tracy, CA

Seeking parents and siblings of: Fletcher Collins b. 1876 in Giles Co.Va. Death date unknown. Married Nannie Barlow date unknown. Children: Ray Edward Collins b. 1914 d. 1997 in Hopewell,Va m. Sadie Amos Marie Collins b. unknown d. unknown Eleanor Collins b. unknown d. unknown Cindy Collins b. unknown d. unknown Fletcher Collins b. unknown d. unknown Howard Collins b. unknown d. unknown Robert Collins b. unknown d. unknown Thanks for any help! Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

I'm back again with more information about Frank J. Collins, my maternal grandfather. I've acquired a marriage license and certificate from Norfolk, VA which states that Frank J. Collins was born in Greenville, Pa. in 1894 to Frank and Elizabeth (SP?) Collins. He was a seaman. I'd always understood he was a member of the Merchant Marines serving in Norfolk when he married my grandmother. If anyone is researching this branch of the family tree and has any info, please let me know. My grandfather married my grandmother on Nov. 5, 1917 but didn't live with her for very long. Family tales tell of him abandoning her and her infant daughter, my mother, Gertrude Schreiber (nee Collins) shortly after my mother's birth in August of 1918. Thanks so much, Glenna K. Owens -- Thomas & Glenna Owens email: towens@bright.net 1346 SR 89, #17 voice: (419) 281-1541 Ashland, Ohio 44805-9788 fax: (419) 281-1541 --To knock the chip off someone's shoulder, merely pat them on the back.

Searching for Arnetta Emorette Ames Collins Mullins, d/o John W. Collins & Mary Edna "Polly" Roark Collins . On 1880 McDowell Co. WV census she is living in household of Harvy Mullins w/ her 2 year old daughter Christine. She had 2 full brothers Alfred Collins and Richard Collins. Richard is my GGrandfather. Brenda

I am searching for descendents of this family. If there is any one on the list with a Larkin COLLINS born about 1814 in MS please e-mail me. Larkin COLLINS b. 1814 MS m. ca.1839 Eliza SMITH b.ca. 1817 MS Children: Margaret E COLLINS b. ca. 1840 MS m. Saline Co., AR 1862 Morgan D BROWN Martha Ann COLLINS b. ca. 1842 MS m. Franklin Co., AR 1876 John McCRAY Larkin Dallas COLLINS b. ca. 1844 Clarke Co., MS Darling J COLLINS b. ca. 1846 AL m. Scharlotte (?) Jacob G COLLINS b. ca. 1849 MS William COLLINS b. ca. 1852 MS Ida COLLINS b. ca. 1855 AL Robert J COLLINS b. ca. 1858 AL Census information: 1840 Jasper Co., MS 1850 Jackson Co., MS 1860 Saline Co, AR 1870 Ozark, Franklin Co, AR I have not fornd them after 14 Apr 1877 Franklin Co., AR when they are on a deed with Morgan D BROWN. Thank you, Jannice

I have had no success in finding my g-g-grandfather JAMES HAMILTON COLLINS. Does anyone have Collins in the ALABAMA, ARKANSAS area? Here is what I have on him: J.H. Collins b 1859 Jackson, Clarke CO. Alabama Mar. 1886 Franklin Township, Stone Co. Arkansas to MARGRET BRIGHTWELL died: 1935 Fresno, CA Children: Orlena (arline?) 1887 Ark James-Ark Delilah Lucinda-1890 Mt. View, Stone Co., Ark (she later ended up in OK then CA) Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks so much. Shannon shandor@itsnet.com

fyi COLLINS; Ocean Co.,NJ,USA; c.1811 Looking for information re: Richard Collins. His wife was Betsy (dob 7/27/1811 - died 5/3/1890) Her maiden name is unknown. They had a daughter Annie (dob 5/8/1840 - died 1/18/1909) Annie married ?Carter (Killed in Civil War) then married Hudson Branson, a Civil War Vet. THis was in Lacey Township.Ocean County NJ. Ocean County was at one time part of Monmouth County jsher0001@aol.com (Jsher0001)

Pardon me everyone but I need to find: Erith M. Farmer of Groton, Ct. I have knowledge of a person that has very important information for her. If any one has any knowledge of how to get in touch with her please contact me. Thanks Cemetaries files are on my Home Page Good Hunting LaNoy Collins 10620 SW 27th Ave D-3 Ocala, Fl. 34476 golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/ Have a nice day. Researching: Ainsworth (SC, Ky, Ms. Tx.) Bateman (NC, Tn, Tx.) Brown ( TN) Collins (NC, SC, Ky, Tx.) Jones (Va, NC, Tx) Martin (Al, Ms, Tx) Patterson (Va) Pearre (Md, Tn )

-----Original Message----- From: Donald Ferguson [SMTP:tranquil@aros.net] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 1998 5:23 PM To: GER-RUS2@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU Subject: Troubling Occurance It has just been announced on the news that two LDS missionaries, one young man from Oregon and the other from Arizona, that were serving in the Russia Samara Mission were kidnapped on Wednesday and are being held for $300,000 ransom. Since the LDS Church, the Elders' families, and other U.S. authorities involved are being relatively tight-lipped (and rightly so, I'm sure), and since that region is a common one to many of us here, I'm wondering if there are any of our list that may have contacts in the region that may be able to provide more details, either information already known or as it develops (how's that for a run-on sentence?). May our prayers be with those young men and their families. Donald W. Ferguson Salt Lake City Researching: Bollig, Goetz, Katzdorn, Katzendorn, Katzentann; Volga villages of Herzog and Gattung

This is the entire listing of the surname Wyatt in the book "Apprentices of Virginia 1623-1800" by Harold B. Gills, Jr. Wyatt, Ann Prince William Co Master: McMillian, John Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 2/9/1779 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: female Race: mulatto Source: Dettingen Parish Vestry Book 1748-1785, 82 Wyatt, Edward Prince George Co Master: Bland, Theodorick Occupation: court clerk Beginning Date: 6/10/1760 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Father: Wyatt, Edward (deceased) Source: Prince George Co Deeds 1759-1760, 195-196 Nettles, Mary Gloucester Co Master: Wyatt, Conquest Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 11/20/1728 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: female Race: white Age: 11 Mother: Nettles, Mary Source: Petsworth Parish Vestry Book 1677-1793, 212 Netles, William Gloucester Co Master: Wyatt, Edward Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 11/14/1728 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Age: 10 Mother: Netles, Mary Source: Petsworth Parish Vestry Book 1677-1793, 210 Sander, Elizabeth Gloucester Co Master: Wyatt, Frances Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 12/4/1727 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: female Race: white Age: 12 Source: Petsworth Parish Vestry Book 1677-1793, 195-196 Bell, Alexander Prince William Co Master: Wyatt, John Occupation: planter Beginning Date: 5/18/1770 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Source: Dettingen Parish Vestry Book 1745-1785, 68 Robins, Joshua Northampton Co Master: Wyatt, Joshua Occupation: wheelwright Beginning Date: 12/13/1757 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Age: 12 Source: Northampton Co Orders 24, 1753-1758, 470 Jackson, Reubin Mecklenburg Co Master: Wyatt, Richard Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 5/13/1771 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Mother: Jackson, Sarah Source: Mecklenburg Co Orders 3, 1771-1773, 1 Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

I am trying to locate the parents of John COLLINS (born-1822 in Ripley Co., IN) and Isabell Edwards (born-1825). John COLLINS and Isabell Edwards were married January 25, 1844 in Ripley County, IN. They also had a son named John COLLINS (born-January 11, 1851 in Ripley Co., IN) who married Anna M. Petticord (born-November 29, 1848). Any help on the parents of John COLLINS and Isabell Edwards would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mikel L. McQueen mmcqueen2@csi.com Homepage: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mmcqueen2/ Listowner: INBARTHO-L & McQUEEN-L Proud Sponsor of Rootsweb

I had requests for look ups from the book "Apprentices of Virginia 1623-1800" by Harold B. Gill, Jr. after posting the Collins info. If it is not a problem to the owners of the lists I belong to, I will post the info so that all might benefit. If it is a problem because it is not surname specific or out of the specific area, please contact me. Cook, Wilson Isle of Wight Co Master: Newman, Solomon Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 5/1/1797 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Mother: Cook, Esther Source: Isle of Wight Co Orders 1795-1797, 546 Cook, Walter Augusta Co Master: Gregory, John Occupation: tailor Beginning Date: 9/16/1783 Ending Date: 9/16/1791 Sex: male Race: white Source: Augusta Co Orders 18, 1783-1785, 129 Blades, Campbell Richmond City Master: Haslin and Cook Occupation: tinplate worker Beginning Date: 5/21/1789 Ending Date: 12/31/1794 Sex: male Race: white Father: Blades, George (deceased) Brother: Blades, William (consents) Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 1, 1782-1792, 362-363 Cawthern, Samuel Richmond City Master: Hisler and Cook Occupation: tinplate worker Beginning Date: 6/28/1790 Ending Date: 2/28/1799 Sex: male Race: white Guardian: Powers, Richard Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 1, 1782-1792, 425-427 Stricker, Perin Henrico Co Master: Haslin and Cook Occupation: tinner Beginning Date: 6/1/1789 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Father: Stricker, John Source: Henerico Co Orders 4, 1789-1791, 4 Parrish, William Augusta Co Master: Cook, Jane Occupation: cooper Beginning Date: 11/29/1749 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Age: 7 Source: Augusta Parish Vestry Book 1746-1780, 53 Conner, Jeffrey Richmond City Master: Cook, William Occupation: tinner Beginning Date: 5/14/1792 Ending Date: 7/24/1802 Sex: male Race: white Parents: Conner, Edward ( deceased) and Susanna Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 1, 1782-1792, 621-622 Provost, William York Co Master: Cooke, John Occupation: shoemaker Beginning Date: 5/20/1754 Ending Date: 5/20/1760 Sex: male Race: white Mother: Covert, Diana Source: York Co Deeds 5, 1741-1754, 610-611 Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

Looking for information re: Richard Collins. His wife was Betsy (dob 7/27/1811 - died 5/3/1890) Her maiden name is unknown. They had a daughter Annie (dob 5/8/1840 - died 1/18/1909) Annie married ?Carter (Killed in Civil War) then married Hudson Branson, a Civil War Vet. THis was in Lacey Township.Ocean County NJ. Ocean County was at one time part of Monmouth County

This might be the family: 1910 Leslie Co KY 055-0135-0153 Collins, Henry 40 KY, Martha 36 KY, Floyd 14 KY, Dillard ]O KY, Millie 8 KY, Tillford 6 KY, Zliba 4 KY (d), Howard 1 KY (son) 1910 Clay Co KY 020-0058-0064 Collins, Robin 71 KY, Tilda 47 KY (w) 1900 Leslie Co, Hyden KY 42-70-5-90 Collins, Robin 65 KY (Apr 1835), Matilda 50 KY (May 1850), Andy 18 KY (Apr 1882), Henry 16 KY (May 1884), Robin 20 KY (May 1880), Lizabeth 16 KY (May 1884) 1880 Leslie Co KY 18-61-36-42 Collins, Robert 41 KY, Eliza 31 KY, Ellen T 11 KY, Parry 8 KY (s), Lucinda 6 KY, no name 3 (s) KY, A 1 KY (d) 1880 Leslie Co KY 18-61-30-13 Collins, Robert 53 KY, Mary A 50 KY, Ulyses 11 KY, Martha 7 KY, James 5 KY 1870 Clay County KY Census Collins, Charley Clay 233 Manchester --68--Collins, Charley 50 Farmer $130-- VA, Lucy 50 VA, Sally 26 VA Collins, Jessee Clay 200 Manchester --74--Collins, Jesse 18 KY Farm Worker w/ Wm Britton Collins, John W Clay 184 Sextons Creek --20--Collins, John W Farmer $300-200 KY, Easter 40 KY, Elijah 12 KY, Rachel 9 KY, Maury J 7 KY Collins, Rachel Clay 184 Sextons Creek (See John W Collins) At 12:57 AM 3/19/98 EST, you wrote: >I am searching for any information on the Collins line of Henry Collins.Born: > >August 20,.1884 - Died May 21 1956 approx. Father's Name: Robert > >Mother's Name ? Lived in Clay Co. & Leslie County Kentucky. Brothers: >Perry & Andy > >Married Martha Spurlock . This is all the information I have. Henry Collins >was my grandfather, but died before I was born. Please e-mail me back if any >of this rings a bell. I am at a brick wall. I would appreciate your help. >Thank you. > >e-mail address is Dyna57@aol.com.............Ruth Collins > >

I have just recently joined the list and wanted to post my Collins interests. Sarah Meshew md. Joseph Collins ca. 1825. Children: Elizabeth, Jesse Lewis, Paul, Joseph Dillard, and a dau whose name is not known. These Collins lived in the Jackson Purchase area of KY. Joseph Collins had come into the area from Illinois.

>From: JLoomer <JLoomer@aol.com> >Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 00:47:35 EST >To: KYLAUREL-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [KYLAUREL-L] EXCERPTS from the MOUNTAIN ECHO 1891 (16) > >SEPTEMBER 11, 1891 > >On Tuesday afternoon Jas. Collins, conductor on the local freight going South, >was killed by his train on this side of the bridge near Lily. He was >attempting to make a running switch and, getting down between two cars to >uncouple, his foot slipped and he fell between the cars, crushing and mangling >him terribly. When taken out he was dead. > >

I thought someone may be able to use the following info taken from "Apprentices Of Virginia 1623-1800" by Harold B. Gill, Jr. Collins, George Princess Anne Co.Va Master:Ewell, James Occupation: Bricklayer Beginning date: 7/3/1723 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: Male Race: White Father: Collins, Henry (deceased) Source: Princess Anne Co. Minutes 3, 1717-1728, 174 Collins, George Princess Anne Co. Master: Moseley, Benjamin Occupation: carpenter Beginning Date: 7/15/1746 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: Male Race: White Source: Princess Anne Co. Minutes 6, 1744-1753, 51 Collins, George Princess Anne Co. Master: Brooks, Patrick Occupation: tailor Beginning Date: 1/19/1748 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: Male race: White Source: Princess Anne Co. Minutes 6, 1744-1753, 116 Collins, Henry Norfolk Co. Master: Wilson, John Occupation: shoemaker Beginning Date: 2/18/1768 Ending Date: 2/18/1772 Source: Norfolk Co. Deeds 24,1767-1770, 15 Collins, Joseph Louisa Co. Master: Graves, Thomas Occupation: cooper Beginning Date: 5/24/1748 Ending Date: Unspecified Sex: Male Race: White Mother: Collins, Mary Age: 3 Source: Fredricksville Parish Deeds 1742-1787, 34 Collins, Lemuel Portsmouth Master: Manning, Caleb Occupation: blacksmith Beginning Date: 5/16/1771 Ending Date: unspecified sex: Male Race: White Father: Collins, Thomas Source: Norfolk Co. Deeds 25,1770-1772, 108-109 Collins, Sarah Louisa Co. Master: Graves, Thomas Occupation: unspecified Beginning Date: 5/24/1748 Ending Date: Unspecified Sex: female Race: White Mother: Collins, Mary Age: 6 Source: Fredricksville Parish Deeds 1742-1787, 35 Collins, William Princess Anne Co. Master: Elligood, John Occupation: mariner Beginning Date: 2/1/1721 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: Male Race: White Father: Collins, Giles (deceased) source: Princess Anne Co. Minutes 3, 1717-1728,98 Williams, George Princess Anne Co. Master: Collins, George occupation: blockmaker Beginning Date: 8/16/1757 Ending Date: 8/16/1763 Sex: Male Race: White Source: Princess Anne Co. Minutes 7, 1753-1762, 292 Fleming, John York Co. Master: Collins, Henry Occupation: planter Beginning Date: 1/5/1688 Ending Date: unspecified Sex: male Race: white Father: Fleming, John (deceased) Source: York Co. Deeds, Orders, Wills, 8,1687-1691,56 Croxton, Ayens Richmond City Master: Collins, John Occupation: carpenter/joiner Beginning Date: 12/16/1792 Ending Date: 12/16/1803 Sex: male Race: white Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 2, 1792-1799, 30 Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

Iris Andrews Collins Iris Andrews Collins, 70, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, March 16, 1998, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville with the Rev. A.C. Ashford and the Rev. Earl Hanks officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Andrews Collins. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Glen Sword of Houston, Texas, and Debbie Collins and Arthur Wayne Harless of Route 1, Max Meadows; a sister, Aileen Umberger of Wytheville; and two grandchildren, Tracy Collins and Priscilla Sword. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. Source-Southwest Virginia Enterprise,Wytheville,Va Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

Here is my disconnected Collins: David Collins b. 1814 S.C. died in Grant Parrish, La. 8-8-1883 Married Hester_____? ca 1737 Miss.? children: Sarah b 1838 Miss. William b. ca. 1839 [Name and birth listed in bible no mention any other place] Emily b. 1844 Miss. Elizabeth b. 1846 Miss. Hester died 1853 in Miss. David listed in Rapids Parrish La in the 1860 census along with the two younger daughters. Listed in the same house hold was Marthe Collins same age as David and a young boy with the last name of Conner. Martha is listed in the Bible as dying in 1863. I think she was the second wife of David , no proof of this. David Married Susan Francis Neathery Newton in 1866 Horatio Seymour Collins was born 2-5-1868 D.11-29-1924 Be glad to share info on the decdants of H.S. I have no idea what happen to the girls by the first marriage,If anyone has any information on them I would appreciate hearing from you. Ruby Rcrltx@aol.com

Top of the mornin' to all of you who are Real Irish and to those who are Irish for a day. Its a great Irish Day, Just like Ireland drizzly, foggy and cool here. An Irish Wish May those who love us, love us; And those that don't love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we'll known them by their limping May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand Irish Blessing K. Renee (Collins) Knoll KRenee@USWest.net ARNOLD ANTHONY COLLINS COWELL CUTTER EMERICK FURGESON GOODE HUTTON PACKARD THOMPSON TROUSDALE WILSON